finance
Posted Jun 18Senior Manager, Accounting Policy & Reporting
at Affirm
United StatesRemote
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Responsibilities
- Lead technical research on new and complex U.S. GAAP (FASB) accounting standards, ensuring timely adoption and accurate documentation of the company's position.
- Analyze and interpret accounting and regulatory reporting
- Draft and finalize technical accounting memos to support complex transaction analysis and policy conclusions. Guidance and Consultation
- Advise business units and functional teams on the practical accounting impacts of new corporate policies and strategic initiatives.
- Drive the design and implementation of scalable accounting and reporting processes related to policy application. Policy Development and Governance
- Manage the full lifecycle of accounting policies within designated areas of scope, ensuring documentation is clear, current, and consistently applied.
- Proactively identify and resolve accounting policy gaps stemming from business changes and evolving US GAAP/SEC/regulatory reporting mandates.
- Advise business and accounting stakeholders on impacts and work collaboratively to draft new, or revise existing, accounting policies.
- Ensure governance and tracking for all subsidiary-specific policy variations and exceptions. 2. Financial Reporting
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Drive process improvements and maintain strong collaboration with various departments to streamline data collection and reporting processes. What we look for
Requirements
- experience at a publicly traded company.
- Active CPA, CA, or equivalent required.
- experience in one or more of the following areas: loan accounting, securitization, transfers & servicing, consolidation, revenue recognition combined with relevant industry / business knowledge.
- Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., Workiva) is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex accounting concepts, write high-quality technical memos, and present to senior/executive leadership and auditors.
- Excellent project management skills and a proven ability to manage tight reporting deadlines and complex processes.
- Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office.
Experience
- 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 Audit and direct SEC reporting and technical accounting research
Benefits
- Serve as the primary technical resource for complex or non-routine transactions within designated areas of scope (e.g., M&A, debt/equity offerings), including SEC reporting implications.
- Trust in and commitment to Affirm's vision, mission, and values. Pay Grade - M Equity Grade - 10
- Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.
- Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and
- benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
- USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $185,000 - $245,000
- USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $164,000 - $224,000 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #LI-Remote
- benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
- Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
- Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
Additional details
- Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
- The Finance team ensures Affirm remains financially sound and strategically positioned for growth.
- Our team manages financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax, investor relations, and corporate development.
- We deliver timely insights, accurate reporting, and careful analysis to support decision-making.
- From day-to-day financial operations to major investments, we enable sustainable, informed growth by maintaining strong fiscal discipline.
- About the team The Senior Manager, Accounting Policy & Reporting is a critical leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of external financial reporting, including the timely and accurate preparation and filing of all SEC reports.
- This role serves as one of the technical accounting resources for SEC-related transactions, ensuring all external disclosures are fully compliant with U.S.
- GAAP and SEC regulations from a policy and execution perspective.
- The Senior Manager will play a vital role in researching complex accounting matters and translating policy into actionable, accurate financial disclosures. What you’ll do 1.
- Technical Accounting Policy Research and Interpretation